El Niño damage hits P151M – DA
AGRICULTURAL damage caused by El Niño has risen to P151.3 million, with most of the losses occurring in regions where rice is cultivated, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
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E-wallets tapped in distribution of P22.9 billion farmer subsidies
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed the use of e-wallets in the distribution of P22.9 billion in subsidies to farmers.
SRA did not propose more sugar imports – group
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is not proposing more sugar importation, according to the United Sugar Producers Federation (Unifed).
DA updating farmers’ registry to better plan, implement projects and interventions
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is updating its electronic database of farmers and fisherfolk, the agency’s primary stakeholders whose individual information are essential for proper planning, implementation, and monitoring of billions of pesos worth of agricultural projects and targeted interventions.
PBBM, DA rolls out interventions to 12k rice farmers during Candaba Harvest Festival
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the distribution of agricultural interventions among 12,141 rice farmers and nine farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Mandili High School, Candaba, Pampanga on February 3.
Press Release - Senator Mark Villar Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Elsie Gaches Village-- A Shelter for Mentally-Disabled Individuals
Senator Mark Villar celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) together with his wife, DSWD Undersecretary Emmeline Villar, and the residents and partners of the shelter. He, along with the partners of the shelter, were awarded for their generosity to its residents.
Press Release - Gatchalian: 2024 budget allots P300 million for nutritionally at-risk mothers, children
To help address children's nutrition woes, which affect their performance in school, P300 million has been allocated under the 2024 national budget for evidence-based nutrition interventions during the early years, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
DSWD seeks interagency support for Oplan Pag-Abot
SOCIAL Welfare and Development Secretary Rexlon «Rex» Gatchalian has sought a more comprehensive package of services and interventions for families and individuals in street situations (FISS) from key government agencies for Oplan Pag-Abot.